# BlackBear TV vs Ghost Premier

The clearest difference is rating: Ghost Premier at 5.0 against BlackBear TV's 1.3. Ghost Premier also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). BlackBear TV's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Ghost Premier holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BlackBear TV has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BlackBear TV ships an update monthly, Ghost Premier every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BlackBear TV | Ghost Premier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.3 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackbear-tv/id6504494617/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-premier/id6757109774/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 7.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 19 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Visaic Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690459670) | [Atlantic Baseball Club LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440230262) |

## What reviewers say

### BlackBear TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackbear-tv/id6504494617)

Stream live and on-demand youth and scholastic hockey games from premier facilities across the United States. Access a central hub for games, leagues, and events, with advanced search and personalized content discovery.

**Highlights:** Live and upcoming game streaming, On-demand content library, Centralized home screen for games and events, Advanced search and customization, Favorites feature for preferred content, Intuitive video player controls

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Solid video quality
- 🚀 Large number of games available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing and glitches
- 🔍 Poor search and navigation
- 📺 Not optimized for iPad and TV
- 💰 Expensive subscription for limited functionality
- 🔀 Difficult to find and watch specific games/practices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when switching between landscape and portrait modes
- Significant lag between live game and stream
- No audio in mobile app
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Add panoramic and zoom capabilities
- Improve video playback controls and ability to download clips
- Optimize app for iPad and TV viewing
- Provide access to all rink activities, not just select games


### Ghost Premier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-premier/id6757109774)

Manage your athlete's youth sports team with ease. Track schedules, payments, and communicate with coaches and staff. Stay organized and connected to all team events and announcements.

**Highlights:** Team schedule and event tracking, Secure in-app payments, Digital roster offer acceptance, Team chat and direct messaging, Real-time notifications, Dark mode interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BlackBear TV free?

BlackBear TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ghost Premier free?

Ghost Premier is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BlackBear TV or Ghost Premier?

Ghost Premier is rated higher. BlackBear TV averages 1.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Ghost Premier averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BlackBear TV or Ghost Premier have ads?

BlackBear TV shows ads; Ghost Premier does not.

### Which is updated more often, BlackBear TV or Ghost Premier?

BlackBear TV ships an update monthly, and Ghost Premier every 11 days. Most recently, BlackBear TV was updated on October 20, 2026 and Ghost Premier on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*